NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea ziti pasta

5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the ground turkey and minced garlic.

• 4

  Sauté the turkey, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is fully browned and cooked through.

• 5

  Season the turkey with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, then stir in the marinara sauce and baby spinach.

• 6

  Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach has just wilted, then remove the skillet from the heat.

• 7

  Gently fold the cooked pasta and the ricotta cheese into the turkey and sauce mixture until well combined.

• 8

  Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly with light golden spots.